2003 Rover Streetwise 1.4L Petrol · MT53 HAE
2003 Rover Streetwise (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25/11/2003. Recorded mileage 102,161 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER STREETWISE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1396cc
MT53 HAE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2022
- 102,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Rover Rover Streetwise
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MT53 HAE Mileage History
- 08/11/2021101,350 mi
- 08/11/2021101,350 mi
- 28/10/2022102,159 mi+809 mi
- 28/10/2022102,161 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 837 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
MT53 HAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover Streetwise (MT53 HAE) between November 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: ROVER STREETWISE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
As with the Rover 25, the K-Series engines in the Streetwise are prone to head gasket failure due to plastic dowels and low coolant capacity.
- SCU / BCU Relay Failure (Pektron)(Moderate)
As a late MG Rover model, the Streetwise uses the Pektron SCU which is notorious for relay failure affecting central locking, wipers, and alarm.
- Rusting Sills and Rear Arches(Moderate)
The sills and rear wheel arches are prone to corrosion, just as on the Rover 25. Structural rust is a common MOT failure point.
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